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  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Justifying Ourselves? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 10, 2012
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     | 3,714 views

    Justification of being a good person by comparing oneself to others is foolishness to God and if you don’t repent from this attitude, God will make your death painful and humiliating!

    We are now in Chapter 13 of the Gospel of Luke. Again, Luke was not one of the original 12 Disciples but was a Disciple of Christ very early on. Luke was a physician who accompanied the Apostle Paul in his missionary journeys. By the power of the Holy Spirit, Luke interviewed many and reported on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Telgren avatar

    A Godly Perspective On Wisdom And Strength

    Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 11, 2017
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    The true definition of wisdom and strength does not come from the world, but from God, whose foolishness is wiser than mans, and whose weakness is stronger than the strength of men.

    Paul spends time defending his ministry. Evidently there were eminent "super-apostles (2 Cor 12:11), who were sharp in every way. Paul was unimpressive and even contemptible in comparison. These other leaders apparently had letters of commendation (2 Cor 3) which was impressive, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Two Ways To Live Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 6, 2005
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     | 4,783 views

    The sermon on the mount is a series of hard sayings. It begins with consolation, with the blessings for those who follow him, but it ends with a harsh warning: a warning against foolishness and its consequences. Having listened to the sermon on the mount

    It seems that life today is all about choice. It’s almost as though if we’re not given half a dozen options to choose from at any given moment we feel deprived. Because choice is our right. Now choice is good because it produces competition which keeps prices down and it’s a spur to innovation ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    My Gospel

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 4, 2008
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    Dramatic monologue as if given by Paul. Against trusting in ritual, correct ideas, or emotion, trust the grace of Christ given in personal relationship with Him.

    Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh; but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit. Oh.. almost didn’t see you there. See what large letters I make when I am writing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Turansky avatar

    The Family Business - Philippians 1: 3-6 Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Feb 10, 2022
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     | 2,253 views

    Jesus uses this idea of business and this idea of work to describe our vocation as well. He says about us – “I want you to believe in the word I sent so that you can do greater works than these.” Works in business.

    There's only one story about Jesus when he was a child. He was twelve years old at the time and he got separated from the group. The parents were anxious, the Bible said, and so they go and they find him. And here's what Jesus said. He said to them, “Why are you looking for me? Don't ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel avatar

    Spiritual Life Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jul 12, 2023
     | 1,661 views

    Spiritual life means nurturing our connection with the divine and finding meaning in our existence beyond material possessions and worldly pursuits. It involves practicing the idea that our purpose extends beyond the physical realm and embracing the idea that a higher power is guiding us.

    SPIRITUAL LIFE Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, July 12, 2023 "For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit." Romans 8:5 INTRODUCTION The significance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lanny Smith avatar

    Gratitude's Nemesis: The Grumble Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Nov 23, 2021
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    Ingratitude results in grumbling - which is bad for you and the folks around you.

    Gratitude's Nemesis: The Grumble lanny smith Living a Life of Thankfulness / Exodus 16   • Consequences of complaining • Man robbed a Wendy’s in Atlanta by grabbing the cash drawer in the drive-thru. Called back. Twice. Complaining that there better be more than $586 in there the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Limitations/Irony Of Worldly Wisdom-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2013
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    3 of 4. Paul related the limitations/irony of worldly wisdom to the Corinthians believers. The irony of worldly wisdom is in its being relegated to foolishness. But How is it limited? Worldly wisdom is limited by...

    The LIMITATIONS/Irony Of WORLDLY WISDOM-III—1Corinthians 1:18-25 Attention: Song: 'Same Love' by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis topped out as one of Billboard’s #1 song in the summer of 2013. Portions of it were Written by Mary Lambert(a known lesbian) as 'She Keeps Me Warm.' A sampling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Joseph, Asking To Be Hated Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 4, 2019
     | 3,732 views

    If we concern ourselves with only ourselves, and we have no or little concern for how our words or actions impact others, we might get what we deserve.

    Joseph, Asking to Be Hated (Genesis 37:1-36) 1. When it comes to appreciating how good we have it, sometimes we do not realize it until we lose it. One college student wrote home: 2. "Dear Mom: Sorry I haven’t written sooner. My arm really has been broken. I broke it, and my left leg, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Finish What You Started

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Dec 26, 2024
     | 788 views

    God’s BIG IDEA is for us to become disciples of the Lord, love Him wholeheartedly, and make our bodies a living sacrifice to Him.

    Prayer: Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is your holy name. In times like these, Lord, help us follow Your way and truth. We understand that we cannot fight evil with evil, so we humble ourselves before Your mighty throne and ask for strength to rise to Your level of integrity and discipline as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Mickey Bell avatar

    The First Sin

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 27, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,001 views

    It is a popular subject for preachers, I just hope I can help someone with a thought or idea with this sermon.

    The First Sin! Genesis 3:6,7 My, how times have changed. Look at how television has changed: 1951-1961: I Love Lucy 1961-1966: Dick Van Dyke Show 1960-1968: Andy Griffith Show Today, we have: Desperate Housewives – infidelity with adulterous affairs Sex in the City – promotes sex outside of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Ward avatar

    Dueling Spirits Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,390 views

    BIG IDEA: How can we recognize false prophets? By what they say, and by who listens to them.

    “Dueling Spirits” 1 John 4:1-6 Introduction: How can you tell if someone is lying to you? [ASK] How do you spot a lie? Some people give it away in their body language--not making eye contact, for example. What about spiritual things? How can we recognize a “false prophet”? This is more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Is Tithing Commanded In The New Testament?

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 31, 2001
    based on 224 ratings
     | 8,169 views

    A Scripture study on the idea of "tithing" in the New Testament. A response to an elder who said Christians need not tithe.

    IS TITHING COMMANDED IN THE NEW TESTAMENT? MATTHEW 6:1-4= We find Jesus talking about doing “acts of righteousness.” Among these various acts, we find that Jesus talks about giving to the needy. He talks, in general, about giving and the manner in which it is to be done. Giving to the needy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • R. Darrel Davis avatar

    Stirred, But Not Changed

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 215 ratings
     | 18,937 views

    Main Idea: God wants the conviction we feel in our hearts to produce a change in our actions.

    Main Idea: God wants the conviction we feel in our hearts to produce a change in our actions. Introduction: “Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but that your sorrow led to repentance.” As we begin this series of meetings, I want to say something to you about my purpose, and more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • R. Darrel Davis avatar

    God Revives His Repentant People – Pt. 2 Of 2

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 12,661 views

    Main Idea: God revives and restores all who come to Him with a desire for renewal and a repentant heart.

    Main Idea: God revives and restores all who come to Him with a desire for renewal and a repentant heart. Introduction: last night in ch. 29, we saw how the revival under King Hezekiah started with the leadership. We saw the three calls that King Hezekiah issued to the leaders of the people: the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist